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Today we are releasing the first preview of the Microsoft C++ (MSVC) Build Tools version 14.51. This update, shipping in the latest Visual Studio 2026 version 18.4 Insiders release, introduces many C++23 conformance changes, bug fixes, and runtime performance improvements. Check out the Link to article: …
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Author's note: So.. it has been a bit. I have to level with you — I returned from paternity leave in January and between Microsoft Ignite 2025 and present day, things have changed a lot. Without further adieu, here is your monthly (late) drop for all things new with Microsoft Foundry. Expect following ed Link to …
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Introducing the Python Environments Extension for VS Code Python development in VS Code now has a unified, streamlined workflow for managing environments, interpreters, and packages. The Python Environments extension brings consistency and clarity to a part of Python development that has historically been fragmented …
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In this post, we present a comprehensive evaluation framework for Amazon agentic AI systems that addresses the complexity of agentic AI applications at Amazon through two core components: a generic evaluation workflow that standardizes assessment procedures across diverse agent implementations, and an agent evaluation …
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For decades, DBAs relied on linked servers to stitch data together. If you needed data from two places, you wired them up and moved on. It worked. It was straightforward. It felt native to SQL. But what if linked servers are not an option? What if policy blocks them? What if one of the systems is not SQL or lives in …
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In April 2025, we announced the deprecation schedule for legacy TFVC check-in policies. This change was required due to limitations in how those policies were previously implemented and stored. The old policies have been marked as obsolete, and you can replac Link to article: …
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That is an American Polecat (black-footed ferret), our avatar for our newest Critter Stack project. Mostly for my own sake to collect my own thoughts, I wanted to do a little update on the Critter Stack roadmap as it looks right now. This is an update on Critter Stack Roadmap for 2026 from December. Things have … …
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A little while ago, we wondered whether WriteProcessMemory was faster than shared memory for transferring data between two processes, and th Link to article: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20260218-00/?p=112069
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What’s overengineering? Is the outbox pattern, CQRS, and event sourcing overengineering? Some would say yes. The issue is: what’s your definition? Because if you have that wrong, then you’re making the wrong trade offs. YouTube Check out my YouTube channel, where I post all kinds of content on Software Architecture …
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Master the Builder design pattern in C# with code examples, real-world scenarios, and implementation guidance for constructing complex objects step by step. Link to article: https://www.devleader.ca/2026/02/18/builder-design-pattern-in-c-complete-guide-with-examples
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KotlinConf 2026 is starting to take shape, and there’s a lot happening across the Kotlin ecosystem right now. From the first conference speakers and community awards to new releases, tools, and real-world Kotlin stories at serious scale, I’ve gathered all the highlights you won’t want to miss. Let’s dive in! From …
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Team investments for 2026 As is tradition, we are publishing our planned team investments for the year. This is based on our current understanding of customer and community needs, but is subject to change based on emerging priorities throughout the year. Community thanks! Before we dive into the planned investments, I …
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JMESPath support comes to azd JSON output Now you can filter and transform azd JSON output using JMESPath queries What's new? The Azure Developer CLI (azd) now supports JMESPath queries on JSON output, including error messages. Pass --query Link to article: …
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Perhaps we missed it at first, but Copilot is more than comfortable with SQL. This goes beyond autocomplete. This is moving from nothing to a working database without leaving our tools. Have we really arrived? Yes, sort of. For database engineers and app engineers alike, we have crossed an important line. Making us …
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We're excited to announce the first wave of speakers for Microsoft JDConf 2026, our flagship community event for Java at Microsoft. Whether you’re architecting enterprise microservices, modernizing legacy systems, or building intelligent applications, JDConf 2026 Link to article: …
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As a product is nearing release, the release management selects a build and declares it to be the escrow build. The metaphor is that this build has been placed into the hands of an imaginary third party for eventual release to customers provided certain requirements are met. Those requirements are that the product …
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When it comes to building dynamic and real-work solutions, developers need to stitch multiple databases (relational, document, graph, vector, time-series, search) together and build complex API layers to integrate them. This generates significant complexity, cost, and operational risk, and reduces speed of innovation. …
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We’re continuing to modernize our IDEs, and in this update we’ve refreshed something you interact with constantly – the editor. These changes are designed to provide improved comfort, a cleaner look, and a more enjoyable experience during the hours you spend coding. We want to make the editor easier on the eyes, help …
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Disclaimer: This article was created using AI-based writing and communication companions. With its help, the core topics of this rich and nuanced livestream were conveniently distilled into a compact blog post format. In our yet another JetBrains livestream, Vitaly Bragilevsky was joined by Carl Lerche, the creator of …
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Learn how to implement the decorator pattern in C# using Needlr's automatic decorator discovery, including the DecoratorFor attribute and manual decorator wiring. Link to article: https://www.devleader.ca/2026/02/17/decorator-pattern-in-c-with-needlr-adding-crosscutting-concerns
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